I look forward to welcoming them into the health workforce as they begin their careers caring for New Zealanders,” Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The Government is committed to continuing to build a strong nursing workforce, and employing locally trained, homegrown nurses is a key part of that,” Mr Brown says. I look forward to welcoming them into the health workforce as they begin their careers caring for New Zealanders,” Mr Brown says. Notes:In November 2025, Health New Zealand committed to offering employment to around 1800 graduate registered nurses in 2025/26. By 30 June 2026, Health New Zealand had made 1716 offers to registered nurses, of which 1666 were accepted.